Author Archive: Bernews1

Masterworks Showcases Valerie Brown

Masterworks continues its Artist in the Garden series with a new exhibit of oil paintings of Bermuda by Valerie Brown. The exhibit’s opening reception will be held tomorrow [Mar. 22] at the Botanical Gardens gallery from 5.30 p.m. until 7 p.m. and will run until April 10. “Val has been working diligently on her collection for the show. The... Read more of this article

Fire Alarm Forces Office Building Evacuation

Staff from the government offices located within Global House on Church Street were seen evacuating the building shortly after 1.00pm today [Mar 21]. We unofficially understand that the fire alarm was activated and the Bermuda Fire Service attended the location. After investigating the cause of the alarm, we understand that it was determined to be... Read more of this article

BBFS Host Annual College Prep School Festival

Bermuda’s Brazilian Football School [BBFS] partnered with HSBC Bermuda to hold the island’s 3rd HSBC-BBFS College Festival recently. A BBFS spokesperson said, “Coaches and Scouts from The United States, Canada and England visited the island for 5 days to train youth players aged 11 – 21 on skills and techniques required when playing... Read more of this article

Gale Warning, Thunderstorm Advisory In Effect

The Bermuda Weather Service has issued a Gale Warning valid for today [Mar 21] through this evening, and a Thunderstorm Advisory which is also valid for today until this evening. A Small Craft Warning is also valid for this evening through to Friday night. Related Stories Weather Forecast For Sunday April 12 Weather Forecast For Saturday April 11 Weather... Read more of this article

Police Service Launch Recruitment Campaign

Superintendent Sean Field-Lament this morning [Mar 21] announced the launch of the 2013 Bermuda Police Service Recruitment Campaign. Superintendent Field-Lament said, “The Bermuda Police Service is actively looking to attract the best local candidates to join our ranks. We are aware that in the current economic climate, there are a number of Bermudians... Read more of this article

Traffic Restrictions For ‘Significant Time Period’

The Ministry of Public Works said they would like to advise the motoring public of the traffic restrictions on the west bound lane of Palmetto Road west of Bishops Spencer Road. A spokesperson said, “It is anticipated that this lane closure will be in effect for a significant period of time until such time as the rock cut that collapsed on the... Read more of this article

Ex-Cayman Premier Charged: Theft, Misconduct

Former Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has been formally charged with two counts of Misconduct in a Public Office, four counts of Breach of Trust, and five counts of Theft. A statement issued yesterday by the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service said, “The former Premier of the Cayman Islands, William McKeeva Bush MLA, has now been charged... Read more of this article

Centre Against Abuse Charity Golf Tournament

The Centre Against Abuse will be hosting their first Captain’s Choice Golf Tournament at the Riddell’s Bay Golf & Country Club on Friday [Apr 12]. Proceeds from the fundraising event will support the programmes and services of the Centre Against Abuse. The $175 entry fee includes a boxed lunch, two drink tickets for the course beverage cart... Read more of this article

Butterfield Bank To Nominate Wendall Brown

The Board of Directors of The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited today [Mar 21] announced that Mr. Wendall Brown will be nominated for election as a Director of the Bank at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 1 May 2013. Mr. Brown is Chairman and President of BDC2000 Limited, the parent company of Bermuda General Agency Limited and... Read more of this article

Codfish Breakfast Fundraiser On Sunday

Dine in or pick up your meal at the Queen’s Club on Cedar Avenue in Hamilton or have your breakfast delivered to you so you can have breakfast in bed this Sunday [Mar 24]. Breakfast is from 7:30- 10:30 a.m. The Codfish Breakfast in Bed Fundraiser is the first initiative to help Bermuda’s talented performers to raise travel funds, allowing them... Read more of this article

Hospital Joins World Water Day Campaign

Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] will join a global initiative marking World Water Day on 22 March. This campaign is intended to generate attention about the importance of water and to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. “World Water Day is a day to think about the role water plays in giving life and restoring hope,” explains... Read more of this article

Former Superstar Resident Feted In London

A London exhibition celebrating the life and work of one-time Bermuda resident David Bowie has become the Victoria & Albert Museum’s fastest-selling event ever. The museum says 50,000 advance tickets have been sold for its “David Bowie Is” show. More than 600 objects spanning Mr. Bowie’s 50 years in show business have been... Read more of this article